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What is the primary principle behind the operation of solar photovoltaic cells?
What is the primary principle behind the operation of solar photovoltaic cells?
- Piezoelectric effect
- Electromagnetic induction
- Photovoltaic effect (correct)
- Thermoelectric effect
What is the typical material used to make solar photovoltaic cells?
What is the typical material used to make solar photovoltaic cells?
- Germanium
- Titanium
- Silicon (correct)
- Copper
What is the purpose of doping in solar photovoltaic cells?
What is the purpose of doping in solar photovoltaic cells?
- To increase the reflectivity of the semiconductor
- To reduce the cost of the semiconductor material
- To create regions with excess electrons and holes (correct)
- To increase the thickness of the semiconductor
What is the function of the anti-reflective coating in solar photovoltaic cells?
What is the function of the anti-reflective coating in solar photovoltaic cells?
What is the type of junction formed in the semiconductor material due to doping?
What is the type of junction formed in the semiconductor material due to doping?
What is the purpose of the metal contacts in solar photovoltaic cells?
What is the purpose of the metal contacts in solar photovoltaic cells?
What is the result of exciting electrons in the semiconductor material when light strikes it?
What is the result of exciting electrons in the semiconductor material when light strikes it?
What is the typical material used to make the metal contacts in solar photovoltaic cells?
What is the typical material used to make the metal contacts in solar photovoltaic cells?
What is the primary purpose of the protective material that encapsulates the semiconductor structure in a solar cell?
What is the primary purpose of the protective material that encapsulates the semiconductor structure in a solar cell?
What is the direction of the electric current generated by a solar cell?
What is the direction of the electric current generated by a solar cell?
What is the primary factor that affects the conversion efficiency of a solar cell?
What is the primary factor that affects the conversion efficiency of a solar cell?
What is the purpose of the anti-reflective coating in a solar cell?
What is the purpose of the anti-reflective coating in a solar cell?
What is the by-product of the overall reaction in a fuel cell?
What is the by-product of the overall reaction in a fuel cell?
What is the primary difference between a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) and an alkaline fuel cell (AFC)?
What is the primary difference between a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) and an alkaline fuel cell (AFC)?
What is the typical operating temperature range of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs)?
What is the typical operating temperature range of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs)?
What is the function of the electrolyte in a fuel cell?
What is the function of the electrolyte in a fuel cell?
Which type of fuel cell uses liquid methanol as the fuel?
Which type of fuel cell uses liquid methanol as the fuel?
What is the typical operating temperature of a molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC)?
What is the typical operating temperature of a molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC)?
What is the primary advantage of the Hot Dry Rock (HDR) system over traditional geothermal resources?
What is the primary advantage of the Hot Dry Rock (HDR) system over traditional geothermal resources?
Which application of fuel cells involves generating electricity for homes, businesses, and industries?
Which application of fuel cells involves generating electricity for homes, businesses, and industries?
What is the primary concern associated with the Hot Dry Rock (HDR) system?
What is the primary concern associated with the Hot Dry Rock (HDR) system?
Which type of fuel cell is used in fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) and buses?
Which type of fuel cell is used in fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) and buses?
What is the purpose of hydraulic fracturing in the Hot Dry Rock (HDR) system?
What is the purpose of hydraulic fracturing in the Hot Dry Rock (HDR) system?
What is the potential benefit of the Hot Dry Rock (HDR) system in terms of resource expansion?
What is the potential benefit of the Hot Dry Rock (HDR) system in terms of resource expansion?
What is a potential consequence of injecting water at high pressure into rock formations?
What is a potential consequence of injecting water at high pressure into rock formations?
What is the primary application of HDR systems?
What is the primary application of HDR systems?
What is a characteristic of vapour-dominated systems?
What is a characteristic of vapour-dominated systems?
What is the advantage of binary fluid systems?
What is the advantage of binary fluid systems?
What is the purpose of a separator or flash tank in flash steam systems?
What is the purpose of a separator or flash tank in flash steam systems?
What is the total flow concept of power generation?
What is the total flow concept of power generation?
What is a challenge facing the development of HDR systems?
What is a challenge facing the development of HDR systems?
What is the purpose of reinjecting condensed steam into the reservoir in vapour-dominated systems?
What is the purpose of reinjecting condensed steam into the reservoir in vapour-dominated systems?
Which step follows using hot geothermal fluid for direct applications in the process described?
Which step follows using hot geothermal fluid for direct applications in the process described?
What is the main advantage of adopting the total flow concept in geothermal projects?
What is the main advantage of adopting the total flow concept in geothermal projects?
Which factors influence the choice of technology for harnessing geothermal energy?
Which factors influence the choice of technology for harnessing geothermal energy?
In the context of geothermal energy, what does the term 'binary cycle systems' refer to?
In the context of geothermal energy, what does the term 'binary cycle systems' refer to?
What distinguishes geothermal projects in areas with lower-temperature resources?
What distinguishes geothermal projects in areas with lower-temperature resources?
Why is it important to consider project economics when choosing a geothermal energy technology?
Why is it important to consider project economics when choosing a geothermal energy technology?
What aspect of a geothermal resource is crucial in determining the appropriate technology to harness it?
What aspect of a geothermal resource is crucial in determining the appropriate technology to harness it?
How does the utilization of the total flow concept benefit geothermal projects?
How does the utilization of the total flow concept benefit geothermal projects?
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